We all want to raise happy and healthy kids, but sometimes it's harder than it sounds. This infographic takes a look at the studies behind what really affects kids' happiness and well-being.

The graphic comes from happiness
training app Happify, which showed us previously what makes happy
couples tick. When it comes to raising children, some of the studies'
findings are no-brainers (kids who feel rejected or unloved by their parents
are more likely to have emotional problems), but others are well worth keeping
in mind.

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For example, a mother's satisfaction with her own life is
directly related to a young child's social and emotional skills—even more so
than the amount of time the kid spends in childcare, her income, or her job. (So,
moms, take care of yourselves!) Similarly, feeling love from the father may be
even more important to the child's happiness than feeling loved by mom. (So,
dads, express your parental love!)

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Other takeaways: teach generosity, get kids off the couch,
and match your parenting style to your child's personality.